In spite of their ongoing political fight, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara extended birthday wishes to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, also the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on Wednesday.
Fubara shared his message on his social media platform and said: “I congratulate my Oga, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, Immediate Past Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, on his 56th birthday today, December 13, 2023.
“Your Excellency, my dear wife and I, and the good people of Rivers State, join your family and friends to felicitate you on this day.
“We sincerely pray that your new age brings you joy and good health,”
Fubara’s birthday greeting comes amidst escalating tensions between the two political figures, which have divided the state’s House of Assembly.
See Governor Fubara’s post below:
Congratulations your Excellency @GovWike pic.twitter.com/ffcHaRTPg5
— Siminalayi Fubara (@SimFubaraKSC) December 13, 2023
Photo: Sim Fubara